The evening breeze carried away the heat left by the sun, yet it could not disperse the icy chill radiating from Yun Yun.
"This Sect Leader? I have yet to ask for Miss Yun Zhi's true identity; why not enlighten me?"
Xiao Yu raised an eyebrow, entirely unperturbed by the aura Yun Yun projected.
He was not a native of the Dou Qi Continent, so he naturally knew Yun Yun's true identity.
Asking now was merely a whim, coupled with a curiosity about how she would react.
Would she use her status as the Misty Cloud Sect Leader to intimidate him, or something else?
"My identity is none of your concern!"
Hearing his words, Yun Yun frowned slightly, appearing somewhat reluctant to speak. "However, having seen me battle the Amethyst Winged Lion King, you should be aware of my strength."
"A Dou Emperor, I know." Xiao Yu nodded indifferently.
Not expecting Xiao Yu to be so nonchalant, Yun Yun's expression darkened. "Since you are aware, how dare you be so bold? I will tell you the truth: my strength is currently sealed. Once it is released, do you think you can stop me?"
"I cannot." Xiao Yu was perfectly candid, then his lips curled into a grin. "But can you recover by tomorrow?"
"How can you be so thick-skinned? Do you know what kind of disaster your actions will bring upon the Xiao Clan? You don't actually think I am some ordinary woman, do you?"
Yun Yun's face was as cold as frost.
At this moment, Xiao Yu stood up and walked toward her, and Yun Yun, unaware of his intentions, had no choice but to retreat step by step.
Given the current situation, no matter how much she said, the fact remained that she was currently an ordinary person with her strength sealed.
Soon, Yun Yun had nowhere left to retreat, her back pressed against the stone wall. Her beautiful eyes stared fixedly at Xiao Yu, as if she wanted to intimidate this youth with her gaze alone.
But was Xiao Yu the type of person to be easily frightened?
Naturally not!
Slap!
Xiao Yu placed one hand against the stone wall beside Yun Yun's ear, his face leaning in close. "Miss Yun Zhi, have you ever considered... that someone like me, born in Wutan City, might never be able to marry a woman at the Dou Ling level in my entire life?
And right now, there is a Dou Emperor woman before me, and she is completely powerless.
I must consider if this is the only chance in my life to marry a Dou Emperor powerhouse. If I miss it, will there ever be a next time?"
The two were extremely close; the warm breath from Xiao Yu's words as he spoke washed directly over Yun Yun's face.
Having never been in such close contact with a man, Yun Yun instinctively turned her face away, avoiding Xiao Yu's gaze.
As Xiao Yu's words fell into her ears, a flicker of astonishment surged in her eyes.
A madman!
This brat was simply a madman!
In Yun Yun's view, he was willing to gamble his own life and the life of his entire clan just to spend a night of passion with a female Dou Emperor!
"You will definitely pay the price for your actions! This Sect Leader swears it!"
Yun Yun's resolute gaze met Xiao Yu's.
Xiao Yu smiled, saying nothing.
Afterward, Yun Yun was led by Xiao Yu back to the rear courtyard.
"Take her to try on the clothes." Xiao Yu handed Yun Yun over to the servants.
In the pavilion.
Xiao Yi Xian sat alone. Upon noticing Xiao Yu's return, she merely glanced at him before withdrawing her gaze.
"Is there anything you want to ask?"
Xiao Yu sat down beside her, his elbow resting on the table, propping up his cheek as he tilted his head to look at her.
Xiao Yi Xian thought for a moment, nodded, then shook her head, ultimately remaining silent.
Even that older sister who could battle a Tier 6 Magical Beast had failed to negotiate with Xiao Yu.
What right did she have to set conditions?
At that moment, Xiao Yi Xian's body stiffened slightly as she felt a somewhat gentle hand rest lightly upon her head.
"Since you have nothing to say, go and try on the clothes."
She saw Xiao Yu smiling as he spoke slowly.
"Congratulations..."
"Best wishes..."
Amidst the festive atmosphere, the Xiao Clan was filled with guests. Xiao Yu, dressed in celebratory groom's attire, moved among them.
That night.
Xiao Yu, carrying a faint scent of alcohol, arrived outside a room and gave it a gentle push.
The door was locked from the inside.
However, this minor obstacle could not stop him.
Creeeak!
Hearing the sound, Yun Yun, sitting on the edge of the bed in her red robes, abruptly clenched her hands.
Though the bridal veil blocked her vision, she knew someone had entered, and she knew exactly who it was.
"Xiao Yu, do you still have a chance to turn back? Do not drag the entire Xiao Clan into hell just for a moment of lust."
Yun Yun tried her best to keep her voice steady as she spoke these words.
She hoped that even now, she could make Xiao Yu see the error of his ways and refrain from doing something he would regret.
Swish!
The next second, the veil was lifted, and candlelight flooded in.
Yun Yun, accustomed to the dimness, couldn't help but squint. Before she could even open her eyes, a pair of hands landed on her shoulders.
A force pushed her backward, causing her to fall onto the bed behind her.
"Sect Master Yun Yun, a moment of a spring night is worth a thousand pieces of gold. Xiao Yi Xian is still waiting for me, so let's skip the useless chatter."
Xiao Yu's gentle voice reached Yun Yun's ears, causing her beautiful eyes to widen in sheer shock.
He... he knows my identity!
Half an hour later.
The room returned to silence. The door opened, and Xiao Yu stepped out, his robust aura exuding an overwhelming sense of pressure.
If Xiao Zhan were here, he would be astonished to discover that Xiao Yu's strength had increased once again, becoming even more terrifying than his own.
"One-star Dou Ling..."
Xiao Yu wiped the corner of his mouth and clicked his tongue. "Supreme Dual Cultivation Technique... truly remarkable."
He did not linger for long, for there was another woman waiting for him tonight.
Xiao Yu did not enter Xiao Yi Xian's room immediately; instead, he waited for a moment.
When the sound of the door being pushed open echoed, the figure sitting by the bed trembled slightly.
Ten slender, jade-like fingers peeking out from beneath gold-embroidered cuffs gripped the red hem of her dress tightly.
"Don't..."
As Xiao Yi Xian was pushed down, she pressed her hands against Xiao Yu's shoulders in resistance.
"I have already bathed."
Xiao Yu said softly.
[Congratulations, number of wives +2] [Reward: Two years of cultivation! Has been issued, please retrieve from the inventory.]
It was unknown how much time had passed when Xiao Yu felt the slippery, delicate body in his arms attempting to pull away. He woke up and opened his eyes.
With her hair draped over her shoulders, large swaths of her fair, bare skin were exposed to the light.
Xiao Yi Xian was propping herself up with one hand, preparing to get out of bed.
At that moment, an arm reached out, applied a gentle force, and pulled her back into the covers.
"Don't..."
This time, Xiao Yi Xian's voice was even softer and more delicate, carrying a hint of a plea.
Meeting Xiao Yu's gaze, her face turned incredibly red.
"Feel it for yourself," Xiao Yu said to the Xiao Yi Xian in his arms.
What?
Xiao Yi Xian was stunned at first, failing to react, before silently sensing the changes within her body.
A moment later, an expression of shock appeared on her face, her small red lips parting slightly.
"My strength? How did it become five-star?" Xiao Yi Xian asked curiously, forgetting her shyness.
She had always been clear about her own strength; she was a one-star Dou Practitioner, still a distance away from reaching two-star.
On the Dou Qi Continent, Dou Qi was something that had to be cultivated over time.
This was common knowledge.
Yet, feeling the change in her strength at this moment, Xiao Yi Xian felt as if her understanding of the world was on the verge of collapse.
"Isn't it magical? But this is only the beginning. Marrying me will not be something you regret."
Catching her off guard, Xiao Yu planted a firm kiss on her small lips before getting up to dress.
"If you are still feeling unwell, you don't have to get up today. If you want to eat anything, just tell the servants, understand?"
Xiao Yu gave his instructions, and after seeing Xiao Yi Xian—who had only her eyes peeking out from the covers—nod, he opened the door and walked out of the room.
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